Manikandan Sivakumar
Vellore
Summary
Detail-oriented senior accounting along with Government Certified GST professional bringing expertise in quickbooks and financial reporting processes. Several years of progressive experience in the field with a deep understanding of gaap, sarbanes-oxley, and other relevant guidelines. Independent worker successful at meeting strict deadlines, multitasking, and directly dealing with several clients daily.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Paharpur Cooling Towers Limited
Chennai
04.2023 - Current
- Review and process the GST monthly/yearly returns.
- Prepare and analyze the monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Maintaining the books of accounts.
- Prepare financial reports for the monthly, quarterly.
- Finalization of the books of accounts of the branch coordinates with HO.
- Reconciliation of bank statements.
- Reconciliation of ledgers, books of accounts.
- Prepare and Share reports reflecting audit results
- Review operations, policies, and procedures, and assist management in establishing better policies and procedures.
- Prepare and submit the annual budget of the branch by consulting with senior members.
- Coordinating with legal teams for handling legal issues of GST, VAT cases.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Managed month-end and year-end close duties, administered additions and performed maintenance and reporting of corporate fixed assets.
- Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Developed strategies to improve accounting systems and processes.
- Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Oversaw accounting operations and financial paperwork.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.
Audit Assistant
P.M. Ramesh & Co., Auditors
Vellore
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Reviewed internal audit controls.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Participated in meetings with clients to discuss audit results and recommendations for improvement.
- Participated in meetings with clients to discuss audit processes and findings.
- Conducted risk assessments of financial operations to identify areas for audit focus.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Prepared workpapers documenting all research performed during the course of the audit process.
- Assisted in planning and conducting audits of company accounts and financial transactions.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Reviewed client's general ledger accounts and reconciled account balances on a monthly basis.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
Auditing Assistant
M/s MSV International INC, USA
Vellore
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Prepared audit reports that detailed findings and recommended corrective action plans.
- Partnered with professionals on audit assignments to improve compliance activities and internal controls.
- Inspected internal controls to verify compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Reviewed internal controls for compliance with risk assessment processes and federal regulations.
- Created and verified account reports to determine data accuracy for account reconciliations.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Reported audit findings and made recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operation and reductions in cost.
Accountant
M/s Sheladia Associates INC, USA
Rasipuram
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Accounts Executive
M/s Theme Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd
Vellore
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Researched and resolved discrepancies between accounts payable and receivable records.
- Performed month-end closing activities such as journal entries, accruals, reconciliations.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding billing issues or account status updates.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of records.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, budgets and forecasts for the company.
- Provided support in the preparation of annual audits by external auditors.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy prior to submission.
- Maintained up-to-date vendor contracts and agreements as well as other documentation related to accounts receivable and payable activities.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Accountant
M/s S.R.Mouldtech
Coimbatore
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
Accountant
M/S Universal Lead Alloys
Vellore
09.2009 - 02.2011
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Education
ICWA -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
12.2024
B. com -
Jothi’s College
Katpadi, Vellore01.2009
H.S.C -
Sri Venkateswara Higher Secondary School
Vellore01.2006
S.S.L.C -
Voorhees Higher Secondary School
Vellore01.2004
Skills
- Financial statement review
- General ledger updates
- Expertise in Tally, Infor LN UL ERP
- Bank reconciliation
- Recordkeeping
- Year-end closing
- Journal entry posting
- GAAP compliance
- GAAP proficiency
- Month-end closing
- Financial reporting
- General ledger accounting
- Closing coordination
- General ledger management
- Financial statement preparation
- Accounts payable management
- Month-end closing management
- Accounts receivable management
- Audit support
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- Account updates
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that all statements made above are true, and correct to the best of the Knowledge.
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/22/88
- Marital Status: Single
Certification
- Government of India Certified GST Practitioner
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Paharpur Cooling Towers Limited
04.2023 - Current
Audit Assistant
P.M. Ramesh & Co., Auditors
01.2022 - 03.2023
Auditing Assistant
M/s MSV International INC, USA
08.2016 - 12.2021
Accountant
M/s Sheladia Associates INC, USA
09.2015 - 07.2016
Accounts Executive
M/s Theme Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd
08.2011 - 08.2015
Accountant
M/s S.R.Mouldtech
03.2011 - 07.2011
Accountant
M/S Universal Lead Alloys
09.2009 - 02.2011
ICWA -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
B. com -
Jothi’s College
H.S.C -
Sri Venkateswara Higher Secondary School
S.S.L.C -
Voorhees Higher Secondary School
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